[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Defense / General Services Administration / National Aeronautics and Space Administration Federal Aquisitions Regulations (FAR)  and Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part XLIV





Department of Defense

General Services Administration

National Aeronautics and Space Administration





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Federal Acquisition Regulation;



Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)                    


  



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being 
developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being 
published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rulemaking process.

    The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has 
attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of 
publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; 
however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of 
regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal 
significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, 
the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are 
not commitments to act on or by the dates shown.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, 
Room 4037, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several 
statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR and prescribe 
the FAR system. Revisions to the FAR are made through periodic issuance 
of Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs).

Dated: September 18, 1996.

Edward C. Loeb,

Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4271        FAR Case 96-306, Exception to Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data.........    9000-AH16 
4272        FAR Case 96-305, Two-Phase Design Build Selection Procedures..........................    9000-AH17 
4273        FAR Case 95-034, Novation and Related Agreements......................................    9000-AH18 
4274        FAR Case 96-314, Procurement Integrity................................................    9000-AH19 
4275        FAR Case 96-307, Application of Special Simplified Procedures to Certain Commercial                 
            Items.................................................................................    9000-AH20 
4276        FAR Case 95-029, Part 15 Rewrite - Phase I............................................    9000-AH21 
4277        FAR Case 96-005, Performance-Based Payments...........................................    9000-AH22 
4278        FAR Case 96-312, Certification Requirements...........................................    9000-AH23 
4279        FAR Case 94-772, Reorganization of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.....    9000-AH24 
4280        FAR Case 95-032, Independent Research and Development/Bid and Proposal Costs for                    
            Fiscal Year 1996 and Beyond...........................................................    9000-AH26 
4281        FAR Case 95-022, Changes in Contract Administration and Audit Cognizance..............    9000-AH27 
4282        FAR Case 96-602, Federal Supply Schedules.............................................    9000-AH29 
4283        FAR Case 92-013, Foreign Acquisition..................................................    9000-AH30 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4284        FAR Case 89-12, Pay-As-You-Go Pension Costs...........................................    9000-AC90 
4285        FAR Case 93-308, Mentor Protege Program...............................................    9000-AG70 
4286        FAR Case 95-003, Impairment of Long-Lived Assets......................................    9000-AG73 
4287        FAR Case 93-024, Allowable Cost and Payment Clause....................................    9000-AG74 
4288        FAR Case 94-605, Contractors' Purchasing Systems Reviews..............................    9000-AG75 
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                                                Long-Term Actions                                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4289        FAR Case 89-42, Liquidated Damages....................................................    9000-AD20 
4290        FAR Case 89-93, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute...........................    9000-AD76 
4291        FAR Case 91-91, Prompt Payment Act....................................................    9000-AF61 
4292        FAR Case 91-109, Architect-Engineer Services..........................................    9000-AF72 

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4293        FAR Case 91-78, Small Business Subcontracting Reporting...............................    9000-AG04 
4294        FAR Case 94-753, Travel Costs.........................................................    9000-AG27 
4295        FAR Case 92-54, Environmentally Preferable Products...................................    9000-AG40 
4296        FAR Case 91-118, Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer..................................    9000-AG49 
4297        FAR Case 93-26, Business Meals........................................................    9000-AG59 
4298        FAR Case 93-19, Contingent Fee........................................................    9000-AG64 
4299        FAR Case 92-035, Clause Flowdown......................................................    9000-AG76 
4300        FAR Case 91-119, Buy American Act-Construction (Grimsberg Decision)...................    9000-AG81 
4301        FAR Case 92-613, Contractor Overhead Certification....................................    9000-AG85 
4302        FAR Case 94-008, OFPP Policy Letter 93-1, Management Oversight of Service Contracting.    9000-AG86 
4303        FAR Case 95-17, Final Overhead Settlement.............................................    9000-AG87 
4304        FAR Case 95-019, Consideration of Late Offers.........................................    9000-AG89 
4305        FAR Case 94-723, Modification of Existing Contracts...................................    9000-AG90 
4306        FAR Case 95-301, Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILCs) and Alternatives to Miller Act                
            Bonds.................................................................................    9000-AG99 
4307        FAR Case 96-310, Inapplicability of Cost Accounting Standards to Contracts and                      
            Subcontracts for Commercial Items.....................................................    9000-AH01 
4308        FAR Case 95-306, Collection of Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority                
            Institutions Award Data...............................................................    9000-AH02 
4309        FAR Case 95-024, Independent Research and Development/Bid and Proposal in Cooperative               
            Agreements............................................................................    9000-AH03 
4310        FAR Case 95-021, Foreign Selling Costs................................................    9000-AH04 
4311        FAR Case 95-020, Costs Related to Legal/Other Proceedings.............................    9000-AH05 
4312        FAR Case 96-311, Certification Requirements - Drug-Free Workplace.....................    9000-AH06 
4313        FAR Case 93-603, Performance Incentives for Fixed-Price Contracts.....................    9000-AH07 
4314        FAR Case 95-309, Agency Procurement Protests..........................................    9000-AH10 
4315        FAR Case 96-300, Gratuities...........................................................    9000-AH11 
4316        FAR Case 96-304; Preaward Debriefings.................................................    9000-AH13 
4317        FAR Case 95-311, Service Contracting..................................................    9000-AH14 
4318        FAR Case 96-303, Competitive Range Determinations.....................................    9000-AH15 
4319        FAR Case 96-308, Implementation of Commercially Available Off-the Shelf Item                        
            Acquisition Provisions of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act..........................    9000-AH25 
4320        FAR Case 95-018, Final Indirect Cost Rates............................................    9000-AH28 
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                                                Completed Actions                                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4321        FAR Case 89-23, Procurement Integrity.................................................    9000-AD01 
4322        FAR Case 91-31, Contract Award-Sealed Bidding.........................................    9000-AE41 
4323        FAR Case 91-27, Performance and Payment Bonds.........................................    9000-AE47 
4324        FAR Case 91-28, Indian-Owned Enterprises..............................................    9000-AE52 
4325        FAR Case 91-106, Child Care Services..................................................    9000-AF31 
4326        FAR Case 92-301, Federal Courts Administration Act....................................    9000-AF35 
4327        FAR Case 93-606, Implementation of MOU Between the USA and the EEC on Government                    
            Procurement and Sanctions Imposed on the European Economic Community..................    9000-AF39 
4328        FAR Case 92-46, Prompt Payment Overseas...............................................    9000-AF41 
4329        FAR Case 92-45, Interest Clause Revisions.............................................    9000-AF44 
4330        FAR Case 91-95, Postponement of Bid Openings or Closing Dates.........................    9000-AF48 
4331        FAR Case 93-305, Small Business Innovation Research Rights in Data....................    9000-AF54 
4332        FAR Case 91-102, Inconsistencies--Termination for Convenience.........................    9000-AF55 
4333        FAR Case 93-310, Implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)                  
            Implementation Act....................................................................    9000-AF60 
4334        FAR Case 92-27, Quality Assurance Nonconformance......................................    9000-AF80 
4335        FAR Case 92-48, Fluctuating Exchange Rates............................................    9000-AF83 
4336        FAR Case 93-5, Employee Compensation Costs............................................    9000-AF97 
4337        FAR Case 93-6, Legislative Lobbying Costs.............................................    9000-AF98 
4338        FAR Case 93-20, Records Retention.....................................................    9000-AF99 
4339        FAR Case 93-22, Travel Costs..........................................................    9000-AG00 
4340        FAR Case 93-615, Use of Convict Labor.................................................    9000-AG02 
4341        FAR Case 92-31, Quality Assurance Actions, Electronic Screening.......................    9000-AG06 

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4342        FAR Case 92-39, Master Subcontracting Plans...........................................    9000-AG07 
4343        FAR Case 92-302, Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.................    9000-AG10 
4344        FAR Case 93-304, Defense Production Act Amendments....................................    9000-AG11 
4345        FAR Case 94-3, Termination Inventory Schedules........................................    9000-AG13 
4346        FAR Case 94-9, Interdivisional Transfers..............................................    9000-AG14 
4347        FAR Case 94-771, Micro-Purchase Procedures............................................    9000-AG26 
4348        FAR Case 92-50, Double-Sided Copy.....................................................    9000-AG41 
4349        FAR Case 93-307, Ozone Executive Order................................................    9000-AG42 
4350        FAR Case 95-9,Quick Closeout Procedures...............................................    9000-AG57 
4351        FAR Case 92-34, FAR Certifications....................................................    9000-AG61 
4352        FAR Case 94-712, Multiyear Contracting................................................    9000-AG63 
4353        FAR Case 93-10, Legal Proceedings Costs...............................................    9000-AG65 
4354        FAR Case 95-007, Responsibility Determinations........................................    9000-AG66 
4355        FAR Case 95-305, Federal Acquisition and Community Right-To-Know......................    9000-AG68 
4356        FAR Case 95-002, Application of Cost Accounting Standards Board Regulations to                      
            Educational Institutions..............................................................    9000-AG71 
4357        FAR Case 93-303, Disaster Relief Act..................................................    9000-AG77 
4358        FAR Case 95-304, Uruguay Round........................................................    9000-AG80 
4359        FAR Case 95-303, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases............................    9000-AG82 
4360        FAR Case 93-009, Contingent Fee Representation........................................    9000-AG83 
4361        FAR Case 94-767, Assignment of Claims--Presidential Delegation........................    9000-AG91 
4362        FAR Case 94-011, Predetermined Indirect Cost Rates....................................    9000-AG92 
4363        FAR Case 94-606, Part 31 Agency Supplements...........................................    9000-AG93 
4364        FAR Case 92-001, Inspection Clauses--Fixed............................................    9000-AG94 
4365        FAR Case 95-004, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).......    9000-AG95 
4366        FAR Case 95-030, Caribbean Basin Countries............................................    9000-AG96 
4367        FAR Case 95-027, Armed Services Pricing Manual........................................    9000-AG97 
4368        FAR Case 95-603, Solicitation Provisions - Contract Clauses...........................    9000-AG98 
4369        FAR Case 96-302, Justification and Approval Thresholds................................    9000-AH00 
4370        FAR Case 94-782, Small Business/Simplified Acquisition Threshold......................    9000-AH08 
4371        FAR Case 95-308, General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade Patent Authorization..........    9000-AH09 
4372        FAR Case 96-315; Value Engineering....................................................    9000-AH12 
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIOProposed Rule Stage


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



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4271.  FAR CASE 96-306, EXCEPTION TO REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED 
COST OR PRICING DATA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 4.702; 48 CFR 12.209(e); 48 CFR 15.106; 48 CFR 
15.8; 48 CFR 16.203-4; 48 CFR 25.901(b); 48 CFR 31.206-26; 48 CFR 
52.215-2; 48 CFR 52.215-26; 48 CFR 52.215-41 to 43

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996.

Abstract: To implement the changes to the Truth In Negotiations Act 
regarding commercial items and exceptions to the requirements for cost 
or pricing data.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/07/96                    61 FR 41214
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat, 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH16
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4272.  FAR CASE 96-305, TWO-PHASE DESIGN BUILD SELECTION 
PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.106; 48 CFR 5.204; 48 CFR 14.202-1; 48 CFR 
14.211;

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48 CFR 36.1; 48 CFR 36.2; 48 CFR 36.3; 48 CFR 36.4

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996.

Abstract: To implement section 4105 of the Fiscal Year 1996 Defense 
Authorization Act which authorizes the use of two-phase design-build 
construction procedures. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/07/96                    61 FR 41212
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH17
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4273.  FAR CASE 95-034, NOVATION AND RELATED AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 42.1203; 48 CFR 42.1204; 42 CFR 53.242-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To facilitate the processing of novation and change-of-name 
agreements. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/21/96                    61 FR 43294
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH18
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4274.  FAR CASE 96-314, PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.106; 48 CFR 3.1; 48 CFR 3.7; 48 CFR 4.803; 48 
CFR 9.105-3; 48 CFR 9.106-3; 48 CFR 9.505; 48 CFR 12.5

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996.

Abstract: To amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement 
Section 27 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Act, as 
amended by Section 4304 of the Fiscal Year 1996 National Defense 
Authorization Act also known as the Federal Acquisition Reform Act. 
This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and 
Budget review under Executive Order 12866 dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/06/96                    61 FR 47390
NPRM Comment Period End         11/05/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH19
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4275.  FAR CASE 96-307, APPLICATION OF SPECIAL SIMPLIFIED 
PROCEDURES TO CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 5.203; 48 CFR 5.207; 48 CFR 11.002; 48 CFR 
11.104; 48 CFR 12.2; 48 CFR 12.302; 48 CFR 12.6; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 
52.213-4; 48 CFR 52.213-5

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996.

Abstract: This rule implements section 4202 of the Federal Acquisition 
Reform Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-106). Section 4202 requires revisions 
to the FAR to incorporate special simplified procedures for the 
acquisition of certain commercial items with a value greater than the 
simplified acquisition threshold ($100,000) but not greater than $5 
million. The purpose of this revision is to vest contracting officers 
with additional procedural discretion and flexibility, so that 
commercial item acquisitions in this dollar range may be solicited, 
offered, evaluated, and awarded in a simplified manner that maximizes 
efficiency and economy and minimizes burden and administrative costs 
for both the Government and industry. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/06/96                    61 FR 47384
NPRM Comment Period End         11/05/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretatiat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR),

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GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH20
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4276.  FAR CASE 95-029, PART 15 REWRITE - PHASE I

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.102; 48 CFR 2.101; 48 CFR 14.404-1(f); 48 CFR 
15; 48 CFR 36.524; 48 CFR 52.215; 48 CFR 52.236; 48 CFR 53.2; 48 CFR 
53.302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes substantive and substantial revisions both to 
the fundamental concepts and processes used in Federal negotiated 
acquisitions. Major policy shifts in this proposed rule include (1) a 
narrower definition of ``discussions'' limited to communications after 
establishment of the competitive range; (2) a shift in competitive 
range policy to encourage retaining only the offerors with the greatest 
likelihood of award and allowing the contracting officer to further 
limit the competitive range in the interest of efficiency; (3) 
encouragement of communication with industry throughout the 
solicitation process to ensure competitive range determinations are 
informed decisions; (4) release of the Government estimate to all 
offerors; (5) amendment of the solicitation, at any time prior to 
award, including amendment of the evaluation factors and subfactors; 
and (6) authorization to use techniques such as multi-phase proposals 
or oral presentations. In addition, a streamlined solicitation/contract 
format and simplified contract forms were developed for use in 
negotiated acquisitions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/12/96                    61 FR 48380
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH21
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4277.  FAR CASE 96-005, PERFORMANCE-BASED PAYMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.232-32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To address residual material and certain liability provisions 
at 52.232-32, Performance-Based Payments. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/10/96                    61 FR 47798
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH22
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4278.  FAR CASE 96-312, CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106, sec 4301

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.106; 48 CFR 3.502-2; 48 CFR 4.102; 48 CFR 
6.302-3; 48 CFR 8.002; 48 CFR 8.2; 48 CFR 9.5; 48 CFR 12.5; 48 CFR 19; 
48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 29; 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 49; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53; ...

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996.

Abstract: To remove particular certification requirements for 
contractors and offerors. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/12/96                    61 FR 48354
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH23
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4279.  FAR CASE 94-772, REORGANIZATION OF FAR PART 13, 
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 4.800; 48 CFR 12.102; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 16.7; 48 
CFR 41.202; 48 CFR 43.301; 48 CFR 49.002; 48 CFR 49.501; 48 CFR 52.101; 
48 CFR 52.102; 48 CFR 52.103; 48 CFR 52.107; 48 CFR 52.213; 48 CFR 
52.252; 48 CFR 53.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To reorganize part 13 for clarity and make other changes to 
facilitate the use of electronic

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commerce in contracting. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/13/96                    61 FR 48532
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH24
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4280.  FAR CASE 95-032, INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT/BID 
AND PROPOSAL COSTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 AND BEYOND

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend cost allowability criteria for independent research 
and development and bid and proposal cost. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA-(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH26
_______________________________________________________________________




4281.  FAR CASE 95-022, CHANGES IN CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND 
AUDIT COGNIZANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 15.809; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52.216-7; 48 CFR 
52.216-13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To add policies and procedures for assigning and performing 
contract audit services and to clarify the policy for assigning or 
delegating responsibility for establishing forward pricing and billing 
rates, and final indirect cost rates. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretatiat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH27
_______________________________________________________________________




4282.  FAR CASE 96-602, FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 8.401; 48 CFR 8.402; 48 CFR 8.404; 48 CFR 38.000; 
48 CFR 51.203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation with respect to 
using Federal Supply Schedules. This regulatory action was not subject 
to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/08/96                    61 FR 52844
NPRM Comment Period End         12/09/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH29
_______________________________________________________________________




4283.  FAR CASE 92-013, FOREIGN ACQUISITION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 15.106-1; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52.225-1 TO 52.225-18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to rewrite 
guidance and clauses on foreign acquisition. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405

[[Page 63392]]

Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION  Final Rule Stage


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



_______________________________________________________________________




4284. FAR CASE 89-12, PAY-AS-YOU-GO PENSION COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the FAR to revise the cost allowability criteria for 
pension costs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/29/89                    54 FR 13022
Interim Final Rule - 2nd 
Publication                     10/00/96
Final Action Effective          00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________




4285. FAR CASE 93-308, MENTOR PROTEGE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-190; PL 101-510

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19.702; 48 CFR 52.244-5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the FAR to allow mentor firms under 
the Department of Defense Pilot Mentor-Protege Program to be granted 
credit toward subcontracting goals under small business subcontracting 
plans entered into with any executive agency. The rule also will permit 
mentor firms to award subcontracts on a noncompetitive basis to protege 
firms under Department of Defense or other contracts. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________




4286. FAR CASE 95-003, IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To clarify the allowability of losses recognized when 
carrying values of impaired assets are written down for financial 
reporting purposes. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/14/95                    60 FR 64254
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG73
_______________________________________________________________________




4287. FAR CASE 93-024, ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT CLAUSE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.216-7; 48 CFR 52.232-7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies payment provisions for large business 
prime contractors which are awarded cost-type contracts. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/95                    60 FR 66472
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG74

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_______________________________________________________________________




4288. FAR CASE 94-605, CONTRACTORS' PURCHASING SYSTEMS REVIEWS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 44.302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the FAR concerning requirements under 
Contractors' Purchasing Systems Reviews (CPSRs). This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/95                    60 FR 66472
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS- FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG75
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Long-Term Actions


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



_______________________________________________________________________




4289. FAR CASE 89-42, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 100-656, Sec 304

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the FAR to require a prime contractor to pay 
liquidated damages upon a lack of good faith effort to meet its small 
business subcontracting goals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/21/89                    54 FR 30703
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________




4290. FAR CASE 89-93, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-121, Sec 319

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the FAR to implement section 319 of PL 101-121, 
which added a new section 1352 to title 31 USC entitled ``Limitation on 
use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracting and 
financial transactions.'' Section 319 generally prohibits recipients of 
Federal contracts, grants, and loans from using appropriated funds for 
lobbying the executive or legislative branches of the Federal 
Government in connection with a specific contract, grant, or loan. 
Section 319 also requires that each person who requests or receives a 
Federal contract, grant, or cooperative agreement, in excess of 
$100,000, or a loan or Federal commitment to insure or guarantee a 
loan, in excess of $150,000, must disclose lobbying with other than 
appropriated funds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/30/90                     55 FR 3190
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4067
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________




4291. FAR CASE 91-91, PROMPT PAYMENT ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32.102(d); 48 CFR 32.902; 48 CFR 32.903; 48 CFR 
32.904; 48 CFR 32.905; 48 CFR 32.906(a); 48 CFR 32.907-1; 48 CFR 
32.910; 48 CFR 52.232-5; 48 CFR 52.232-8(b); 48 CFR 52.232-25; 48 CFR 
52.232-26; 48 CFR 52.232-27; 48 CFR 52.232-28

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises FAR for compliance with OMB Circular A-125, Prompt 
Payment Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/06/94                    59 FR 23776
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755

RIN: 9000-AF61

[[Page 63394]]

_______________________________________________________________________




4292. FAR CASE 91-109, ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 36.601-3; 48 CFR 36.601-4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Federal Procurement Policy has directed 
revision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation to clarify the 
description of services considered to be architect-engineer services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________




4293. FAR CASE 91-78, SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING REPORTING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 53.219

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend FAR 53.219 to 
authorize the addition of a column to the Standard Form 295, Summary 
Subcontract Report, to report the number of subcontracts awarded to 
small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and 
women-owned small business enterprises.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/94                    59 FR 49037
NPRM Comment Period End         11/25/94
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG04
_______________________________________________________________________




4294. FAR CASE 94-753, TRAVEL COSTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 103-355

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-46

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 1, 1995.
The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act eliminated the statutory 
requirement to the travel cost principle concerning the Federal Travel 
Regulations. No regulatory implementation was required.

Abstract: This rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act of 1994, Public Law 103-355 (the Act). The Federal 
Acquisition Regulatory Council is considering amending the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as a result of changes to 41 USC 22 by 
Section 2191 of the Act. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993. However, the proposed rule would permit 
contractors to propose alternative rates to those prescribed in the 
FTR/JTR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/14/94                    59 FR 64542
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




4295. FAR CASE 92-54, ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6901; EO 12873

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 7.1; 48 CFR 10.0; 48 CFR 11.004; 48 CFR 15.605; 
48 CFR 23.201; 48 CFR 23.203; 48 CFR 23.4; 48 CFR 23.7; 48 CFR 36.6; 48 
CFR 42.302; 48 CFR 52.210-5 to 52.210-7; 48 CFR 52.223-4; 48 CFR 
52.223-8 to 52.223-10

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, April 18, 1994.
RIN published as an interim rulemaking in Federal Acquisition Circular 
90-27.

Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed to an interim rule amending 
the FAR to incorporate policies for the acquisition of environmentally 
preferable and energy-efficient products and services. This regulatory 
action was subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/31/95                    60 FR 28492
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a

[[Page 63395]]

paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________




4296. FAR CASE 91-118, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32.9; 48 CFR 52.232

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend subpart 32.9 and to add solicitation provisions and 
contract clauses at 52.232 to implement guidance to address the use of 
electronic fund transfers for Federal contract payments. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/03/95                    60 FR 51766
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/95
Interim Final Rule              08/29/96                    61 FR 45770
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




4297. FAR CASE 93-26, BUSINESS MEALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To clarify when the costs of meals for contractor employees 
are allowable. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/95                    60 FR 43508
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat)
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG59
_______________________________________________________________________




4298. FAR CASE 93-19, CONTINGENT FEE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-38

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to limit the allowability of 
contingent fees. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/26/95                    60 FR 54920
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________




4299. FAR CASE 92-035, CLAUSE FLOWDOWN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 46; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends the FAR to reduce the number of 
contract clauses requiring flowdown to subcontractors. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/27/95                    60 FR 67024
NPRM Comment Period End         02/26/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




4300. FAR CASE 91-119, BUY AMERICAN ACT-CONSTRUCTION (GRIMSBERG 
DECISION)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends FAR parts 25 and 52 to add guidance 
on requests for exceptions to the Buy American Act for construction. 
This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and 
Budget

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review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/27/95                    60 FR 67028
NPRM Comment Period End         02/26/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________




4301. FAR CASE 92-613, CONTRACTOR OVERHEAD CERTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-1; 48 CFR 31.205-13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule modifies the allowability criteria for the 
cost of gifts and entertainment. This regulatory action was not subject 
to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/96                    61 FR 14216
NPRM Comment Period End         05/28/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________




4302. FAR CASE 94-008, OFPP POLICY LETTER 93-1, MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT OF 
SERVICE CONTRACTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 9.505-3; 48 CFR 9.507-1; 48 CFR 35.017-2; 48 CFR 
37.000; 48 CFR 37.102; 48 CFR 37.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends the FAR to provide agency guidance 
on the management of service contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/96                    61 FR 14946
NPRM Comment Period End         06/03/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________




4303. FAR CASE 95-17, FINAL OVERHEAD SETTLEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 4.703; 48 CFR 42.705-1; 42 CFR 42.705-2; 48 CFR 
52.216-7; 48 CFR 52.216-13; 48 CFR 52.216-15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends the FAR to improve the process of 
final settlement of contractor overhead rates. This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/96                    61 FR 39518
NPRM Comment Period End         09/27/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




4304. FAR CASE 95-019, CONSIDERATION OF LATE OFFERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 14.304; 48 CFR 15.412; 48 CFR 52.214-5; 48 CFR 
52.214-7; 48 CFR 52.214-32; 48 CFR 52.214-33; 48 CFR 52.215-9; 48 CFR 
52.215-10; 48 CFR 52.215-36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends the FAR to acknowledge hand-carried 
offers (bids and proposals) in the FAR and broaden the conditions under 
which late offers for negotiated procurements can be considered.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/25/96                    61 FR 18480
NPRM Comment Period End         06/24/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat, 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405

[[Page 63397]]

Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________




4305. FAR CASE 94-723, MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONTRACTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 103-355, sec 1002

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.103; 48 CFR 43.102

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, October 1, 1995.
Rule published as interim rulemaking in Federal Acquisition Circular 
90-38.

Abstract: This interim rule amends the FAR to implement section 1002 of 
the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (Public Law 103-355) which 
authorizes regulations to provide for modification of existing 
contracts without requiring consideration, upon request of the 
contractor, to incorporate changes authorized by FASA. This regulatory 
action was subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/29/96                    61 FR 18915
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________




4306. FAR CASE 95-301, IRREVOCABLE LETTERS OF CREDIT (ILCS) AND 
ALTERNATIVES TO MILLER ACT BONDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 28.001; 48 CFR 28.1; 48 CFR 28.2; 48 CFR 52.228

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the FAR due to the requirement to 
implement OFPP Policy Letter 91-4 (previously considered under FAR Case 
91-113, Irrevocable Letters of Credit) and provide alternatives to 
Miller Act Bonds, as required by Section 4104(b) of the Federal 
Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-355).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/20/96                    61 FR 31651
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (VRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG99
_______________________________________________________________________




4307.  FAR CASE 96-310, INAPPLICABILITY OF COST ACCOUNTING 
STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 12.214; 48 CFR 12.503(c)(3); 48 CFR 12.504(c)(3)

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996.

Abstract: To provide guidance to contracting officers on applicability 
of the cost accounting standards to contracts for commercial items.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/96                    61 FR 32312
NPRM Comment Period End         08/20/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS - FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4765
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH01
_______________________________________________________________________




4308.  FAR CASE 95-306, COLLECTION OF HISTORICALLY BLACK 
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES/MINORITY INSTITUTIONS AWARD DATA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 12928

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 26.2; 48 CFR 52.226-00

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To implement Executive Order 12928, which states that 
agencies will provide periodic reporting on their progress made in 
awards to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority 
Institutions. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/96                    61 FR 31792
NPRM Comment Period End         08/19/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

[[Page 63398]]

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________




4309.  FAR CASE 95-024, INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT/BID 
AND PROPOSAL IN COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-18(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the cost principle regarding allowability of the 
cost for independent research and development. This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/96                    61 FR 31796
NPRM Comment Period End         08/19/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________




4310.  FAR CASE 95-021, FOREIGN SELLING COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-38(c)(2)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the cost principle regarding allowability of foreign 
selling costs. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order dated September 30, 
1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/96                    61 FR 31800
NPRM Comment Period End         08/19/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH04
_______________________________________________________________________




4311.  FAR CASE 95-020, COSTS RELATED TO LEGAL/OTHER PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-47(b); 48 CFR 31.205-47(c); 48 CFR 31.205-
47(e)(3)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To award the cost principle governing the allowability of 
costs related to litigation. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/96                    61 FR 31790
NPRM Comment Period End         08/19/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH05
_______________________________________________________________________




4312.  FAR CASE 96-311, CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - DRUG-FREE 
WORKPLACE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 9.406-2; 48 CFR 9.407-2; 48 CFR 13.111(h); 48 CFR 
13.111(i); 48 CFR 23.504; 48 CFR 23.505; 48 CFR 23.506; 48 CFR 52.233-
5; 48 CFR 52.233-6

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996.

Abstract: To delete the requirement for an offeror to provide a 
certification regarding a drug-free workplace. This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/96                    61 FR 31814
NPRM Comment Period End         08/19/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH06
_______________________________________________________________________




4313.  FAR CASE 93-603, PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES FOR FIXED-PRICE 
CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

[[Page 63399]]

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 16.204; 48 CFR 16.403-3; 48 CFR 16.405; 48 CFR 
16.406; 48 CFR 52.216-16; 48 CFR 52.216-17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To allow performance incentives alone and not just when 
performance incentives are coupled with cost incentives. Thus award 
fees will be allowed in fixed-price contracts. This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/96                    61 FR 31798
NPRM Comment Period End         08/19/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretatiat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________




4314.  FAR CASE 95-309, AGENCY PROCUREMENT PROTESTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 12979

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 33.103

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, April 22, 1996.
RIN was published as interim rulemaking in Federal Acquisition Circular 
90-40.

Abstract: To provide for informal, procedurally simple, and inexpensive 
resolution of protests. This interim rule implements Executive Order 
12979, which was signed by the President on October 25, 1995. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/26/96                    61 FR 39219
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________




4315.  FAR CASE 96-300, GRATUITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 3.202; 48 CFR 52.203-3

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, July 26, 1996.
RIN was published as an interim rulemaking in Federal Acquisition 
Circular 90-40.

Abstract: To implement section 801 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996(Public Law 104-106), which 
amended 10 U.S.C. 2207, generally referred to as the Gratuities Act, to 
make it applicable only to contracts exceeding the simplified 
acquisition threshold. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/26/96                    61 FR 39199
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH11
_______________________________________________________________________




4316.  FAR CASE 96-304; PREAWARD DEBRIEFINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 14.503-1(g); 48 CFR 15.612(f); 48 CFR 15.10; 48 
CFR 36.607(b)

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996.

Abstract: The rule requires that, prior to contract award, contracting 
officers provide a debriefing to any interested offeror on the reasons 
for that offeror's exclusion from the competitive range in a 
competitive negotiation. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866 
dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/24/96                    61 FR 32580
NPRM Comment Period End         08/23/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH13

[[Page 63400]]

_______________________________________________________________________




4317.  FAR CASE 95-311, SERVICE CONTRACTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 7.103; 48 CFR 7.105; 48 CFR 15.611; 48 CFR 
16.104; 48 CFR 16.402-2; 48 CFR 16.404-1; 48 CFR 37.000; 48 CFR 37.1; 
48 CFR 37.5; 48 CFR 46.103; 48 CFR 46.401; 48 CFR 46.407; 48 CFR 
52.237-00

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To implement Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) 
Policy Letter 91-2, Service Contracting (previously considered under 
withdrawn FAR Case 91-85, Services Contracting). The OFPP policy letter 
prescribes policies and procedures for use of performance-based 
contracting methods. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/96                    61 FR 40284
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________




4318.  FAR CASE 96-303, COMPETITIVE RANGE DETERMINATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6.101; 48 CFR 12.301; 48 CFR 15.407; 48 CFR 
52.212-1

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996.

Abstract: To implement sections 4101 and 4103 of the Federal 
Acquisition Reform Act of 1996. The rule provides the contracting 
officer with the authority to limit the size of the competitive range, 
in accordance with criteria specified in the solicitation, to the 
greatest number that will permit an efficient competition. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/31/96                    61 FR 40116
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH15
_______________________________________________________________________




4319.  FAR CASE 96-308, IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE 
OFF-THE SHELF ITEM ACQUISITION PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION 
REFORM ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106, sec 4203

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 2.101; 48 CFR 3.104-10(c); 48 CFR 3.503; 48 CFR 
12.301; 48 CFR 12.7; 48 CFR 15.106-1; 48 CFR 19.508; 48 CFR 25.605; 48 
CFR 27.409; 48 CFR 52.212-4; 48 CFR 52.212-00

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996.

Abstract: The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council solicited comments 
regarding the implementation of section 4203 of the Federal Acquisition 
Reform Act (Pub. L. 104-106)(the Act) with respect to Commercially 
Available Off-the-Shelf Item Acquisitions. The Act requires the FAR to 
list provisions of law that are inapplicable to contracts for the 
acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items. Certain laws 
have already been determined to be inapplicable to all commercial items 
as a result of the implementation of the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act of 1994 (see FAR 12.503).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/13/96                    61 FR 22010
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/28/96
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there 
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH25
_______________________________________________________________________




4320.  FAR CASE 95-018, FINAL INDIRECT COST RATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 42.704(e); 48 CFR 42.705; 48 CFR 52.216-7(d)(4); 
48 CFR 52.216-7(h); 48 CFR 52.216-8(b); 48 CFR 52.216-10(c); 48 CFR 
52.216-13(c)(4); 48 CFR 52.216-13(h); 48 CFR 52.216-9(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises procedures relating to final indirect cost 
rates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/28/96                    61 FR 26766

[[Page 63401]]

NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Completed Actions


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



_______________________________________________________________________




4321. FAR CASE 89-23, PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 15; 48 
CFR 37; 48 CFR 43; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Closed Case superseded by 
RIN 9000-AH19, FAR Case 96-314  06/08/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________




4322. FAR CASE 91-31, CONTRACT AWARD-SEALED BIDDING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31614
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755

RIN: 9000-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________




4323. FAR CASE 91-27, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 28; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39187
Final Action Effective          09/24/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AE47
_______________________________________________________________________




4324. FAR CASE 91-28, INDIAN-OWNED ENTERPRISES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 26; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39187
Final Action Effective          09/24/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755

RIN: 9000-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________




4325. FAR CASE 91-106, CHILD CARE SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 37.101; 48 CFR 37.103

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31614
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF31
_______________________________________________________________________




4326. FAR CASE 92-301, FEDERAL COURTS ADMINISTRATION ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 33.201; 48 CFR 33.202; 48 CFR 33.204; 48 CFR 
33.207; 48 CFR 33.208; 48 CFR 33.210; 48 CFR 33.211; 48 CFR 33.214; 48 
CFR 42.302; 48 CFR 52.233-1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31614
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF35

[[Page 63402]]

_______________________________________________________________________




4327. FAR CASE 93-606, IMPLEMENTATION OF MOU BETWEEN THE USA AND THE EEC 
ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AND SANCTIONS IMPOSED ON THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC 
COMMUNITY

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 14.201-6; 48 CFR 15.407; 48 CFR 17.203(h); 48 CFR 
25.109; 48 CFR 25.202; 48 CFR 25.205; 48 CFR 25.4; 48 CFR 25.10; 48 CFR 
52.214-34; 48 CFR 52.214-35; 48 CFR 52.225-8; 48 CFR 52.225-9; 48 CFR 
52.225-15 to 52.225-19

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31613
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________




4328. FAR CASE 92-46, PROMPT PAYMENT OVERSEAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32.901; 48 CFR 52.232-25; 48 CFR 52.232-26

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31614
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________




4329. FAR CASE 92-45, INTEREST CLAUSE REVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32.610; 48 CFR 32.613; 48 CFR 32.614-1; 48 CFR 
52.232-17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/29/96                    61 FR 18921
Final Action Effective          06/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________




4330. FAR CASE 91-95, POSTPONEMENT OF BID OPENINGS OR CLOSING DATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 14.402-3(c); 48 CFR 15.411(a); 48 CFR 15.412(b); 
48 CFR 52.214-7(h); 48 CFR 52.215-10

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31613
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________




4331. FAR CASE 93-305, SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH RIGHTS IN DATA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.227-20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31614
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF54
_______________________________________________________________________




4332. FAR CASE 91-102, INCONSISTENCIES--TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.249-2(e); 48 CFR 52.249-2(i)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31615
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF55
_______________________________________________________________________




4333. FAR CASE 93-310, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE 
AGREEMENT (NAFTA) IMPLEMENTATION ACT

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 5.202(a); 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 17; 48 CFR 
25; 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 52.225

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31613
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson

[[Page 63403]]

Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF60
_______________________________________________________________________




4334. FAR CASE 92-27, QUALITY ASSURANCE NONCONFORMANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 46.101; 48 CFR 46.103(c) to 46.103(e); 48 CFR 
46.407(c)(1); 48 CFR 46.407(d); 48 CFR 46.407(f)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31614
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




4335. FAR CASE 92-48, FLUCTUATING EXCHANGE RATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 25.501; 48 CFR 25.502; 48 CFR 52.225-4

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31614
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________




4336. FAR CASE 93-5, EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 22.101-2; 48 CFR 31.001; 48 CFR 31.205-6; 48 CFR 
42.302(a)(1); 48 CFR 42.1300 to 42.1306

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39187
Final Action Effective          09/24/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF97
_______________________________________________________________________




4337. FAR CASE 93-6, LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-22; 48 CFR 31.205-30

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31614
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF98
_______________________________________________________________________




4338. FAR CASE 93-20, RECORDS RETENTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.201-2

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31614
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF99
_______________________________________________________________________




4339. FAR CASE 93-22, TRAVEL COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-46

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31614
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




4340. FAR CASE 93-615, USE OF CONVICT LABOR

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 22.201; 48 CFR 52.222-3

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31613
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




4341. FAR CASE 92-31, QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIONS, ELECTRONIC SCREENING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 46.101

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31614
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

[[Page 63404]]

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________




4342. FAR CASE 92-39, MASTER SUBCONTRACTING PLANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19.704(b); 48 CFR 52.219-9

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31613
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG07
_______________________________________________________________________




4343. FAR CASE 92-302, SMALL BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS DEMONSTRATION 
PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19.1001; 48 CFR 19.1005; 48 CFR 19.1006

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31613
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG10
_______________________________________________________________________




4344. FAR CASE 93-304, DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 34.1; 48 CFR 52.234-1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31614
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________




4345. FAR CASE 94-3, TERMINATION INVENTORY SCHEDULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 49.105; 48 CFR 49.206-3; 48 CFR 49.303-2; 48 CFR 
52.249-2; 48 CFR 52.249-3; 48 CFR 52.249-5; 48 CFR 52.249-6; 48 CFR 
52.249-11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39187
Final Action Effective          09/24/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG13
_______________________________________________________________________




4346. FAR CASE 94-9, INTERDIVISIONAL TRANSFERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-26

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case closed Case superseded by 
RIN 9000-AG30, FAR Case 94-721. 09/18/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG14
_______________________________________________________________________




4347. FAR CASE 94-771, MICRO-PURCHASE PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.603-3; 48 CFR 3.104-4; 48 CFR 4.800; 48 CFR 
13.101; 48 CFR 13.105; 48 CFR 13.106; 48 CFR 13.502; 48 CFR 13.601; 48 
CFR 13.603; 48 CFR 25.100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39186
Final Action Effective          09/24/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________




4348. FAR CASE 92-50, DOUBLE-SIDED COPY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 4.000; 48 CFR 4.3; 48 CFR 52.204-4

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31612
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no

[[Page 63405]]

statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________




4349. FAR CASE 93-307, OZONE EXECUTIVE ORDER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 23.8; 48 CFR 52.223-11; 48 CFR 52.223-12

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31613
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG42
_______________________________________________________________________




4350. FAR CASE 95-9,QUICK CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 42.708(a); 48 CFR 52.216-7; 48 CFR 52.216-13

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31614
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________




4351. FAR CASE 92-34, FAR CERTIFICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 25; 48 
CFR 36; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case closed RIN was superseded 
by RIN 9000-AH23.               07/08/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG61
_______________________________________________________________________




4352. FAR CASE 94-712, MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39187
Final Action Effective          09/24/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




4353. FAR CASE 93-10, LEGAL PROCEEDINGS COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-47

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/08/96                    61 FR 41466
Final Action Effective          10/07/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG65
_______________________________________________________________________




4354. FAR CASE 95-007, RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 9.105-1; 48 CFR 9.106-1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39186
Final Action Effective          09/24/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________




4355. FAR CASE 95-305, FEDERAL ACQUISITION AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/08/96                    61 FR 41473
Final Action Effective          10/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG68

[[Page 63406]]

_______________________________________________________________________




4356. FAR CASE 95-002, APPLICATION OF COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD 
REGULATIONS TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 30.201; 48 CFR 30.202-7; 48 CFR 30.202-8; 48 CFR 
30.5; 48 CFR 30.602; 48 CFR 30.603; 48 CFR 42.302; 48 CFR 52.230

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/29/96                    61 FR 18916
Final Action Effective          04/29/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG71
_______________________________________________________________________




4357. FAR CASE 93-303, DISASTER RELIEF ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 26

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39200
Final Action Effective          09/24/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG77
_______________________________________________________________________




4358. FAR CASE 95-304, URUGUAY ROUND

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31645
Final Action Effective          06/20/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________




4359. FAR CASE 95-303, RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 25.7; 48 CFR 52.225-11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/08/96                    61 FR 41475
Final Action Effective          10/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG82
_______________________________________________________________________




4360. FAR CASE 93-009, CONTINGENT FEE REPRESENTATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.1; 48 CFR 3.4; 48 CFR 4.803; 48 CFR 13.111; 48 
CFR 31.205-38; 48 CFR 52.203-4; 48 CFR 52.203-5; 48 CFR 53.203; 48 CFR 
53.301-119

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39188
Final Action Effective          09/24/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG83
_______________________________________________________________________




4361. FAR CASE 94-767, ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS--PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32.803; 48 CFR 32.806

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/29/96                    61 FR 18920
Final Action Effective          06/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG91
_______________________________________________________________________




4362. FAR CASE 94-011, PREDETERMINED INDIRECT COST RATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 16.307; 48 CFR 42.705-3; 48 CFR 52.216-15

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31621
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG92

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_______________________________________________________________________




4363. FAR CASE 94-606, PART 31 AGENCY SUPPLEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.100; 48 CFR 31.101

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31655
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________




4364. FAR CASE 92-001, INSPECTION CLAUSES--FIXED

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.246-2; 48 CFR 52.246-4; 48 CFR 52.246-7; 48 
CFR 52.246-12; 48 CFR 52.246-13

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31665
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG94
_______________________________________________________________________




4365. FAR CASE 95-004, NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY PROGRAM OPERATING 
MANUAL (NISPOM)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 4.402; 48 CFR 4.403; 48 CFR 4.404; 48 CFR 27.207-
1; 48 CFR 52.204-2

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31617
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG95
_______________________________________________________________________




4366. FAR CASE 95-030, CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 25.402

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31649
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




4367. FAR CASE 95-027, ARMED SERVICES PRICING MANUAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 15.805-1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31620
Final Action Effective          06/20/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG97
_______________________________________________________________________




4368. FAR CASE 95-603, SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.210-1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31663
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG98
_______________________________________________________________________




4369. FAR CASE 96-302, JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL THRESHOLDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31618
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH00
_______________________________________________________________________




4370.  FAR CASE 94-782, SMALL BUSINESS/SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION 
THRESHOLD

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 103-355, sec 4004

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19.102; 48 CFR 19.502-2; 48 CFR 19.508; 48 CFR

[[Page 63408]]

19.811-3; 48 CFR 52.219-6; 48 CFR 52.219-7; 48 CFR 52.219-18

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 5, 1996.

Abstract: This final rule amends FAR part 19 and the clauses at 52.219-
6, 52.219-7, and 52.219-18 to implement Section 4004 of the Federal 
Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355). Section 4004 
amends Section 15(j) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 644(j)) to 
reserve each contract for supplies or services that has an anticipated 
value greater than $2,500, but not greater than $100,000, for exclusive 
participation by small business concerns, unless the contracting 
officer is unable to obtain offers from two or more small business 
concerns that are competitive with regard to price, quality, and 
delivery. This rule also reflects a final rule published by the Small 
Business Administration at 13 CFR 121.406, which provides that, where 
the procurement of a manufactured item is processed under FAR Part 13 
procedures, set aside for small business concerns, and not expected to 
exceed $25,000, an offeror need not supply the end product of a small 
business concern as long as the product is manufactured or produced in 
the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39207
Final Action Effective          07/26/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH08
_______________________________________________________________________




4371.  FAR CASE 95-308, GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE 
PATENT AUTHORIZATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 27.209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides internal Government guidance for 
situations involving use of a patent without authorization from the 
patent holder. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39211
Final Action Effective          09/24/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________




4372.  FAR CASE 96-315; VALUE ENGINEERING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106, sec 4306

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 48.001; 48 CFR 48.102

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, August 26, 1996.

Abstract: To revise the definition of value engineering and to require 
agencies to establish and maintain cost-effective value engineering 
procedures and processes. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39187
Final Action Effective          08/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH12
[FR Doc. 96-24931 Filed 11-27-96; 8:45 am]
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